ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2174 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
buffoonery
clairvoyance
rail

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
duplicity
scapegoat
incisive
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
unscrupulous
genial
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
surplus
incumbent
adversary
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
advantageous
mundane
counterclaim
manifest

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."